New ABA Online JD - ASU - Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

The Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is now offering online JD, the highest-ranking ABA-accredited law school.

URL: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/legal_education/resources/distance_education/approved-distance-ed-jd-programs/

 

Another overpriced option

 

The tuition online part-time JD is not really properly stated, but the non-resident program on campus is about $155,000.00 for tuition alone.

 

Hideous, isn't it? The cost, I mean. A J.D. these days does seem to be worth significantly more than, say, 10 years ago. I still don't know why there's an actual shortage of lawyers in New Mexico but there is and salaries reflect that.

I still say that if someone is intent on attending a particular state university law school, in most cases that student should move to the state and establish residence there. Generally, that takes a year for education purposes. In the case of ASU Law, the difference in tuition adds up to about $60,000. It might be possible to establish residency while in school but even so, the difference is still 20 kilobucks.

It would be worthwhile to find out if ASU admissions has a preference for AZ residents. UNM Law says it has a substantial preference.

 

Oh, yes, it's a cash cow for sure. But for an AZ resident studying full time, it looks considerably less outrageous.

 

I wouldn't jump to conclusions about the cost for the part-time online program. They clearly state on the website that "Tuition and fee estimates for students pursuing the JD part-time and online will be announced at a later date."

 

The tuition for part time and online students probably won't be lower than for full time resident students.

 

Honestly, if J.D. costs graduates online per credit, the price is still significantly lower than those on J.D. at less-ranking schools like Syracuse University's InteractiveJD at $160K tuition alone plus fees and indirect costs, or Northeastern University's FlexJD (~$150K). ASU Law School is ranked #36 among the University of Wisconsin, the University of Illinois, the University of Iowa, and William and Mary College worth the money. ASU is also accepting JD-Next for admission.

 

ASU Law is a very good school but id still rather pay in-state tuition.

 

Hot dog, I’m glad I popped in this thread! Maybe I missed you on another thread but glad to see you back!

 

Happy to be back

 

I found this, but I am not sure if it is accurate. Otherwise, 18 credits for one year is $10,860, which is not bad. So the entire program is 84 credits, and costs $50,680.00

 

That would be a steal. I'll be attending their April 16th Info Session. I will be sure to ask about the tuition if it is not published by then.

 

Where do you get the information? There is an Info Session on April 16th?

 

I requested info. They emailed me with a survey, which, if I complete I would apply for free when the application period opens on June 1st. In that survey, I also get to pick an info session. There's one in May too. The March one already passed.

 

Click on the "register" link below:

Wednesday, April 16
4 p.m. AZ time
Register

Thursday, May 15
5:30 p.m. AZ time
Register

 

Thank you! Interesting! I requested it, but I did not receive anything. I might want to continue to get a JD to practice law later. But that depends on the admission and tuition.

 

The program is designed for a community mindset, individuals like potential attorneys for less privileged communities. Also, the tuition has not been determined by the board until the Summer of 2025; and it will not be cheaper than an in-state on-campus JD program.

• Letters of recommendation are optional
• No JDNext or LSAT is required for ASU bridging undergraduates, but they must maintain a GPA of at least 3.5.
• The online JD program is not transferable to an on-campus program if one decides to pursue a full-time on-campus program, and transferring to another law school is not guaranteed.
• Currently, the program does NOT meet the following jurisdictions for license:

1. Alabama
2. Federated States of Micronesia
3. Louisiana
4. Montana
5. New Hampshire
6. New York
7. U.S. Virgin Islands
8. Utah

Reference: https://admission.asu.edu/academics/licensure

 

I'll bet tuition ends up at out of state rates. This thing smells like a cash cow.